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Chronic Kidney Disease (P6CDC) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course begins with an overview of chronic kidney disease and discusses the method of detecting and evaluating this condition. It then explains the diagnosis and management of this disease. Ways to delay the progression of chronic kidney disease including lifestyle choices, how to prevent an acute kidney injury, and management of blood pressure and albuminuria are outlined. Possible complications including hypertension, anaemia, mineral and bone disorder, oedema and metabolic acidosis are discussed in detail. The course concludes with the management of chronic kidney disease in the context of multi-morbidity and outlines commonly prescribe drugs that can exacerbate kidney function.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
CBT Foundations For Clinicians - Online - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: ACT
The free, self-directed, online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Foundations for Clinicians course is designed to give clinicians an understanding of what cognitive behavioural therapy is, how it works, and how it can be delivered online to help patients with anxiety, depression, insomnia and chronic pain. In this course, you will learn about the cognitive behavioural model of emotional wellbeing, as well as a collection of specific, evidenced-based techniques for managing anxiety and depression.
3 Educational activity hours
3 Performance review hours
 
Osteoarthritis (P7CDC) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course outlines how to diagnose and manage osteoarthritis to achieve functional gains with lifestyle changes and appropriate pharmacological treatment. It includes how to conduct an examination and assessment of osteoarthritis and discusses the diagnostic criteria in diagnosing knee and hip OA. It explains the role of imaging, differential diagnosis and investigations used to diagnose this condition. The main goals of osteoarthritis management including non-pharmacological therapies, patient education and goal setting are discussed in detail. The course concludes with a case study that focuses on developing an osteoarthritis management plan to achieve treatment goals.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Managing the Provision of Chronic Health Care (P8CDC) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course describes the steps in implementing a coordinated model of care for the management of chronic disease. The definitions of chronic disease are outlined including the benefits and limitations of guidelines. Patient centred and collaborative care approaches based on evidence-based medicine are discussed. The course then focuses on the use of chronic disease management models and outlines the major components of high-quality chronic illness care. The course concludes with the discussion of a case study focusing on the preparation of a general practice chronic disease management plan.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Hypertension (A1CDC) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course begins with an overview of hypertension including factors that cause inaccuracy whilst measuring blood pressure. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare demographics of people with high blood pressure and the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors are supported by charts and diagrams. Suggested ways to prevent and treat hypertension include smoking cessation, healthy eating, reducing sodium and alcohol intake, supplements, regular physical activity and maintaining healthy body weight. The course then discusses the evaluation of primary and secondary hypertension and medications to avoid, then moves to physical examinations, investigations and management of this condition. The course concludes with a case study that focuses on developing a hypertension management plan to achieve treatment goals.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
6 MOPS (AST - Adult Internal Medicine) hours
 
Hepatitis A, B and C (A2CDC) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course begins with an overview of liver anatomy and physiology. The epidemiology, transmission, pathogenesis, clinical features, screening, tests, diagnosis, management, and ways to treat Hepatitis A, B and C are outlined. Clinical management of acute HBV and chronic HBV including patient support, advice on lifestyle changes, HCC screening, treatment and primary prevention of HBV infection are discussed. The initial assessment of HCV infection including DAAs, treatment regimens, side effects, renal impairment, reasons for treatment failure, advice for patients and exposure to HCV are discussed in detail.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Coronary Artery Disease (A3CDC) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course provides an overview of coronary artery disease (CAD) and outlines the prevalence of the disease in Australia. It discusses the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors including using the Australian absolute cardiovascular disease risk calculator to measure these risks. Other risk factors include lifestyle measures and management of hypertension and diabetes. The diagnosis, examination, investigations and management of CAD including ongoing monitoring of this condition are outlined. The module concludes with a case study that focuses on developing a coronary artery disease management plan to achieve treatment goals.
4.5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
6 MOPS (AST - Adult Internal Medicine) hours
 
Tobacco Related Conditions (A4CDC) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course begins with an overview of the epidemiology of tobacco-related conditions and statistics of deaths caused by tobacco in Australia. It briefly discusses the features of addiction, the pharmacokinetics, the different types of tobacco products and alternative tobacco and nicotine delivery methods. The module then focuses on measures to assist patients with cessation of smoking including counselling, follow-up consults, pharmacotherapy, the use of e-cigarettes as harm reduction, non-drug interventions and concomitant drugs. The health consequences of active smoking and second-hand smoke are outlined. The module concludes with different types of screening to conduct for smoking-related conditions including those affecting the lung and heart.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Thyroid Conditions (D1CDC) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
This course focuses on thyroid conditions. It begins with the anatomy, physiology and histology of the thyroid gland. The“proper” thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), its regulation, activity, functions, effects, and outlines of conditions are discussed. The course then discusses the main causes of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism including its risk factors, symptoms, examinations, investigations, diagnosis, investigations, treatment, management, and complications if untreated. The following unit focuses on the main types of thyroid cancer including differentiated and undifferentiated tumours, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, investigations, treatment, and post treatment. The course concludes with three typical cases seen in general practice to reinforce learning.
5 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
 
Varicose Veins, Venous Leg Ulcers and DVT (U1GEM) - 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2028
Date: 01/01/2026 Location: Other
The course commences with the definition and epidemiology of chronic venous disease (CVD), chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The risk factors for CVI and DVT, including the pathophysiology of CVD and DVT are outlined. The clinical features, CEAP (Clinical, Etiology, Anatomy and Pathophysiology) classification of CVD and Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) are discussed in detail. CVD diagnostic tools include duplex ultrasound, D-dimer test, DVT ultrasound, contrast CT venography, computed tomography venography and magnetic resonance venography. The course then focusses on the management of varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis including compression therapies for C0-C4 disease, leg elevation, medical therapies, vein ablation therapies and vein surgery. Three case studies are included in this course to reinforce learning.
4 Educational activity hours
5.5 Performance review hours